What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technician position at NITELINES USA, INC?
NEEDED: Ultrasound Technician
LOCATION: 1000 Airbase Road, Pollock, LA, 71467
SCHEDULE: Eight (8) hours per month, Monday-Friday excluding Federal Holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- US Citizen
- Must have at least three or more years of experience.
- Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of radiology technology.
- ARRT verification of credentials (state licensed if applicable federal licensed).
JOB DUTIES:
- Diagnostic imaging (e.g., abdominal, vascular, musculoskeletal)
- Portable/mobile ultrasound services at designated locations
- Image interpretation and reporting by certified sonographers and/or radiologists
- Receive training and orientation and comply with correctional techniques as they pertain to medical services.
- Receive patients and explain procedures to alleviate undue anxiety.
- Independently assess and select technical exposure factors and positions necessary to obtain a proper quality diagnostic exam.
- Possess knowledge of various pathological abnormalities as demonstrated by ultrasonic imaging.
- Possess knowledge of basic emergency situations that may occur during special ultrasonic procedures.
- Work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural, racial, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
- High-quality ultrasound images in DICOM or agreed format of up to 10 studies per clinic, with any studies over the threshold will be charged an additional fee per study.
- Written diagnostic reports within 48 hours of procedure completion
- Compliance with HIPPA
- Minimum image resolution and clarity standards as per institutions guidelines
- Timely completion of procedures and reporting within agreed turnaround times
- Adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols